Glacial Methyl Acrylate from Mexico
High-purity, undiluted methyl acrylate monomer without water or solvents, termed 'glacial' in chemical trade. It precisely matches HTS 2916.12.50.20 as the methyl ester of acrylic acid, a separate chemically defined compound for manufacturing superabsorbent polymers. Chapter notes confirm classification over earlier headings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Require assay certificate confirming <0.1% water content; comply with IMDG Class 3 PG II for ocean freight; avoid aluminum packaging due to reactivity